I enjoy trying new kitchen gadgets. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in my kitchen. See what you think.
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(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Coffee is the second most consumed beverage in the world after tea. It gets a bad rap, often, for its caffeine content, but recently the research is showing coffee may be the new health beverage.
The average American drinks slightly less than 2 cups of coffee a day and it is a major source of antioxidants. Research has show that coffee is protective against heart disease, may lower the risk for diabetes and breast cancer, helps to prevent gout, and improves treatment for hepatitis C.
There is always a lot of discussion about how to best store coffee to brew the most flavorful cup – whole beans or ground, refrigerator or freezer, or simply in a canister on the kitchen shelf. Most coffee experts would tell you the ideal storage is as whole beans in an airtight container, in a cool (not the freezer) shady place.
Coffee contains volatile oils that are released in roasting and give each variety its characteristic flavor. These oils decay over time and grinding speeds up the process. So grind just what you need and use the grinds immediately.
Friis has developed a Coffee Vault to preserve coffee freshness. It is a specially designed coffee canister that protects beans against the 4 main causes of flavor loss – carbon dioxide (CO2), moisture, light, and air. The air tight vault is made of either stainless steel or a BPA-free polymer. Both types hold 16 ounces of coffee beans and have a BPA-free polymer lid with a one way valve which lets CO2 escape, while keeping oxygen out.
The 16-ounce vault retails for $24.95 and comes with 6 freshness valves which should be changed every 2 months. The lid has a handy date wheel to remind you when it is time to put in a fresh valve. Replacement valves cost $4.99 for 6, a one year supply. A useful kitchen gadget for keeping coffee fresh.
For more information go to: www.FriisCoffee.com
© NRH Nutrition Consultants, Inc.
Jo-Ann Heslin, MA, RD, CDN is a registered dietitian and the author of the nutrition counter series for Pocket Books with 12 current titles and sales of more than 8.5 million books. The books are widely available at your local or on-line bookseller.
Current titles include:
The Diabetes Counter, 4th Ed., 2011
The Protein Counter, 3rd Ed., 2011
The Calorie Counter, 5th Ed., 2010
The Ultimate Carbohydrate Counter, 3rd Ed., 2010
The Complete Food Counter, 3rd ed., 2009
The Fat Counter, 7th ed., 2009
The Healthy Wholefoods Counter, 2008
The Cholesterol Counter, 7th Ed., 2008
For more information on Jo-Ann and her books, go to TheNutritionExperts
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